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Fort St. John bylaw fines and how tickets work

What are the common bylaw fines in Fort St. John?

Fort St. John, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

Fort St. John uses two ticket systems: bylaw notices (Bylaw 2428) and municipal tickets (Bylaw 2429). Each bylaw sets its own amounts, for example $200 for a dog at large and $100 for disturbing noise. Pay within 14 days for the lower early amount.

Key facts

How tickets workTwo systems. Bylaw notices (Bylaw No. 2428, 2018) cover animal control, property standards, solid waste, highway and traffic, noise and water restrictions, with early and late amounts in each bylaw's schedule. Municipal tickets (Bylaw No. 2429, 2018) cover the fire bylaw. Bylaw officers, building inspectors and RCMP issue them, depending on the bylaw.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2428, 2018 (consolidated), ss. 4.1, 9.1; Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2429, 2018, s. 3.1; Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2507, 2019, ss. 9, 14, 17 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
The bylaws listed in Column 1 of Schedule “A” to this Bylaw may be dealt with by bylaw notice.
are authorized to issue and complete
may be enforced by means of a ticket issued under section 264 of the Community
14. A bylaw enforcement officer, a building inspector, or a RCMP officer is designated as
17. The penalty for a contravention dealt with by bylaw notice in accordance with the
Common finesDog at large or unleashed $200; unlicensed dog $200; noise that disturbs $100; most unsightly-property offences $200; parked over 24 hours $40; water restriction breach $100 (first); open burning without permit $200; setting off fireworks $100. Each bylaw sets its own amounts.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023), Schedule C; Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2507, 2019, Schedule A; Property Standards Bylaw No. 2434, 2018, Schedule A; Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 2605, 2025, Schedule B; Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2457, 2019 (consolidated), Schedule B; Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 2106, 2012, Schedule H · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Keep more than three dogs 20 $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 Yes Dog at large 21 (a) $200.00 $150.00 $250.00 No Fail to prevent attack 21 (b) $400.00 $350.00 $450.00 No
a) an Animal unlawfully At Large on a highway or in a public place; b) an Unlicensed Dog; c) an Animal straying or trespassing on private property;
3 $100 $75 $125 Disturbs - Public YES Property Noise, Sound or Vibration Which 4 $100 $75 $125 Disturbs - Private YES
Property Noise, Sound or Vibration Which 4 $100 $75 $125 Disturbs - Private YES Property Amplified Sound
16 Destructive insect infestation 200 150 250 Yes 17(a) Accumulation of refuse 200 150 250 Yes 17(b) Derelict vehicle or parts in view 200 150 250 Yes
Parked for longer than 24 hours
40.00
Violate water restrictions in the City within
1st Violation - $ 100.00
Open burning fire without burning permit
Set off fireworks in contravention
100.00
Paying earlyPay within 14 days of receiving the bylaw notice to pay the reduced early-payment amount in the bylaw’s schedule (for example $150 instead of $200 for a dog at large).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2428, 2018 (consolidated), s. 5.1; Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023), s. 70(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
within 14 days of the date on which the person received or is
Column A5 (Early Payment)
The early payment penalty set out in column 4 of Schedule “C” applies if payment is received by the City within 14 days
Paying lateA higher late amount applies if payment is received more than 31 days after the notice is received (for example $250 instead of $200 for a dog at large). After 60 days the notice goes to collections.Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023), ss. 70(c), Schedule C · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
The late payment penalty set out in Column 5 of Schedule “C” applies if payment is received more than 31 days
(31 - 60 Days
Collections 60+)
Disputing a ticketWithin 14 days, return the dispute part of the bylaw notice in person during office hours or by mail to City Hall, 10631 100 Street, to dispute it. A screening officer can explain the notice and may offer a compliance agreement (50% penalty reduction, up to one year) for eligible offences. A person who loses an adjudication hearing pays an extra $25. For parking tickets, bring the ticket to City Hall and fill out a dispute form within 14 days.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2428, 2018 (consolidated), ss. 5.1(b), 6.2, 6.3, 8.2-8.3; Bylaw Services Frequently Asked Questions, Parking ticket · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Request dispute adjudication by filling in the appropriate portion of the bylaw notice
additional fee of $25.00
The maximum duration of a compliance agreement is one year
You have 14 days to dispute the ticket from the date of issue
BylawBylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2428, 2018; Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2429, 2018 (amounts are in each bylaw’s own schedule)Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2428, 2018 (consolidated), s. 1.1; Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2429, 2018, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2428, 2018
Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2429,

How it works

Fort St. John has two ticket systems. Bylaw notices (Bylaw 2428) cover animal control, property standards, solid waste, highway and traffic, noise and water restrictions. Municipal tickets (Bylaw 2429) cover the fire bylaw. Bylaw officers, building inspectors and RCMP issue them, depending on the bylaw. Each bylaw's own schedule lists the amount, so there is no single fine list.

Steps

  1. Read the notice for the offence and amount.
  2. Pay within 14 days of receiving it to get the reduced early amount in the bylaw's schedule (for example $150 instead of $200 for a dog at large).
  3. To dispute, within 14 days return the dispute part of the notice in person during office hours, or by mail, to City Hall at 10631 100 Street. For a parking ticket, bring it to City Hall and fill out a dispute form within 14 days.
  4. A screening officer can explain the notice and may offer a compliance agreement (a 50% penalty reduction, up to one year) for eligible offences.

Good to know

  • A higher late amount applies if payment is received more than 31 days after the notice (for example $250 instead of $200 for a dog at large). After 60 days the notice goes to collections. Bylaw 2428 describes the late step slightly differently (30 days), so confirm on your notice.
  • A person who loses an adjudication hearing pays an extra $25.
  • Examples: dog at large or unleashed $200; unlicensed dog $200; disturbing noise $100; most unsightly-property offences $200; parked over 24 hours $40; first water restriction breach $100; open burning without a permit $200; setting off fireworks $100.
  • City Hall can tell you how to pay; the sources we read do not list payment methods.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Bylaw Services Frequently Asked Questions, City of Fort St. John (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2428, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2429, 2018 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Animal Control Bylaw No. 2556, 2021 (consolidated to Bylaw 2584, 2023) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  5. Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2507, 2019 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  6. Property Standards Bylaw No. 2434, 2018 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  7. Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 2605, 2025 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  8. Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2457, 2019 (consolidated) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  9. Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 2106, 2012 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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